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Thieves take new, expensive computer equipment Chris J. Miller Editor-in-Chief Thieves, who apparently knew what they were looking for, broke into the Collett Art Building and Stewart Library over the weekend, and stole more than $13,000 worth of computer equipment. According to a Campus Police spokesman, the thieves broke into the Art Building some time Friday night, making off with some very expensive, and very new computer equipment. More than $11,000 worth of equipment, including a $4,000 MAC Laser Writer. Plus were taken in the theft The theft was discovered Saturday morning. The spokesman said the theft occurred between regular campus security patrols during times when the building was closed. Thieves also broke into the Stewart Library Saturday night, stealing approximately $2,000 in computers. It is not certain whether the thefts are related. The investigation is continuing. The Art Building equipment, bought and installed less than three weeks ago, contained records and much art department work. Dept. Chair Dick Van Wagoner, felt the burglars knew exactly what they wanted and where to get it. The thieves apparently jimmied two doors to get into the office where the equipment was stored. Neither building showed signs of outside entry. Neither building has an alarm system. According to the Police spokesman, the Saturday theft included two IBM clone computers and other minor equipment. The Library theft was reported Monday morning. Campus Police Chief Lee Cassity has asked that anyone with information of any kind concerning the computer thefts to please report it to the Campus Police at626-6460. Tuesday, October 13, 1987 Weber State College Vol. 48 No. Pozner promotes reality Chris J. Miller Editor-in-Chief Challenging that the media has "created the myth of Russian aggression," Soviet journalist Vladimir Pozner addressed both the myths and realities of Sovict-U.S. relationships last Thursday at convocations. Pozner, who is considered the top journalist in the Soviet Union, concluded his American tour, which included appearances on national television programs, with a plea to Wei. or State faculty and students for increased cooperation and communication. Pozner later spoke at an honors program meeting, answering questions about his country. Pozner criticized the media for creating the myth that Russians were "cavemen with bushy eyebrows and a strong accent who wanted to bury the world." "Do you really believe that 283 million people look like that?" Pozner asked. "People aren't born with an image like that. It's brought to them. (Russia) is a country fighting for its life, but it is portrayed as a country trying to take over the United States. The media has created the myth." Pozner said that from the Russian Revolution in 1917 to the present, Russia's "big bad guy image" has never changed. He referred to different newspapers and historical records in the United States that have printed untrue quotes, attributing them, said Pozner, to Russian leaders. "But much of that mythology has been created by unbalanced reporting. Today we continue to see the same kind of reporting," he said. Pozner cited the unrest in Central America as an example: "We didn't create it. The unrest was created by America." "For Americans, the word 'Russian' is a negative word. You call us Russkics and Commies. We don't call you Cappics (for Capitalists)." The reality, said Pozner, is that there are some political, economic, and ideological differences between the two countries. While Americans don't worry about the political and economic differences, "they do on ideology." "In Russia today tilings arc changing. Glasnost means more freedom of speech. Without this attitude, we won't be able to move ahead," he said. Pozner admitted that (see POZNER on page 6) r - f n , ' : ... ; ; If U V ) iuiiimimmmw imwwwi uihi it mmn ., V - , - "" " Vladimir Pozner Deem cites busy schedule, resigns from student Senate Tanja Schaffer Senior Reporter Impeachment procedures on yesterday's student senate agenda were cancelled when business senator Steve Deem handed in his letter of resignation. Deem said that though he regreted making the decision to resign from office, he felt pressure from the senate and ASWSC to do so Dave Terry, ASWSC academic vice president, said Deem was not enrolled in school the past three quarters and thereby failed to meet standard qualifications upholding a senator's role. "I wish the Senate well, and I will support the members completely. " - Steve Deem "I feel the complications of my business pursuits have led to a very serious change in my priorities," Deem said. Terry made mention of Deem's consistent absences from senate meetings, but did acknowledge his (Deem's) shift in priorities. Deem said he regrets letting those who elected him down. He said, "I wish the senate well this year, and I will support the members completely." "I like Steve and everything," said Terry, "but I guess he wanted to skip the public end of it by resigning before the impeachment" Terry said he will be taking applications to fill the position. As far as food services is concerned, non-traditional student senator Thomas Lakey initiated further discussion on the issue by suggesting that the senators select " a committee to examine dining services, policies and procedures, including the idea of bringing a franchise on campus. As Lakey and social science senator Jim Puffer see it, the evaluation will include a legitimate reason to change policies and will address the question of off campus and on campus-run situations. "The possibility of having a franchise would be that it would give a certain profit percentage to the school," said Puffer. "It would also enable users of campus dining services to use outside sources if services can't match their prices." Grant Protzman told Puffer and Lakey to outline perimeters in a comprehensive analysis of dining services. When it's finished, senators will "be able to put people who'd do a good job on the committee." Inside . . . News- Arts- -page 2 -page 9 -page 12 - page 15 - page 16 -page 8 -page 6 -page 4 -page 5 See review of Three O 'Clock High on page 9 Srnriz Sports briefs Grid game News briefs Campus update Opinion Letters ' r : A . i - f lit r -' - ,rr ' - - See story of Wildcats Big Sky win on page 12

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Thieves take new, expensive computer equipment Chris J. Miller Editor-in-Chief Thieves, who apparently knew what they were looking for, broke into the Collett Art Building and Stewart Library over the weekend, and stole more than $13,000 worth of computer equipment. According to a Campus Police spokesman, the thieves broke into the Art Building some time Friday night, making off with some very expensive, and very new computer equipment. More than $11,000 worth of equipment, including a $4,000 MAC Laser Writer. Plus were taken in the theft The theft was discovered Saturday morning. The spokesman said the theft occurred between regular campus security patrols during times when the building was closed. Thieves also broke into the Stewart Library Saturday night, stealing approximately $2,000 in computers. It is not certain whether the thefts are related. The investigation is continuing. The Art Building equipment, bought and installed less than three weeks ago, contained records and much art department work. Dept. Chair Dick Van Wagoner, felt the burglars knew exactly what they wanted and where to get it. The thieves apparently jimmied two doors to get into the office where the equipment was stored. Neither building showed signs of outside entry. Neither building has an alarm system. According to the Police spokesman, the Saturday theft included two IBM clone computers and other minor equipment. The Library theft was reported Monday morning. Campus Police Chief Lee Cassity has asked that anyone with information of any kind concerning the computer thefts to please report it to the Campus Police at626-6460. Tuesday, October 13, 1987 Weber State College Vol. 48 No. Pozner promotes reality Chris J. Miller Editor-in-Chief Challenging that the media has "created the myth of Russian aggression," Soviet journalist Vladimir Pozner addressed both the myths and realities of Sovict-U.S. relationships last Thursday at convocations. Pozner, who is considered the top journalist in the Soviet Union, concluded his American tour, which included appearances on national television programs, with a plea to Wei. or State faculty and students for increased cooperation and communication. Pozner later spoke at an honors program meeting, answering questions about his country. Pozner criticized the media for creating the myth that Russians were "cavemen with bushy eyebrows and a strong accent who wanted to bury the world." "Do you really believe that 283 million people look like that?" Pozner asked. "People aren't born with an image like that. It's brought to them. (Russia) is a country fighting for its life, but it is portrayed as a country trying to take over the United States. The media has created the myth." Pozner said that from the Russian Revolution in 1917 to the present, Russia's "big bad guy image" has never changed. He referred to different newspapers and historical records in the United States that have printed untrue quotes, attributing them, said Pozner, to Russian leaders. "But much of that mythology has been created by unbalanced reporting. Today we continue to see the same kind of reporting," he said. Pozner cited the unrest in Central America as an example: "We didn't create it. The unrest was created by America." "For Americans, the word 'Russian' is a negative word. You call us Russkics and Commies. We don't call you Cappics (for Capitalists)." The reality, said Pozner, is that there are some political, economic, and ideological differences between the two countries. While Americans don't worry about the political and economic differences, "they do on ideology." "In Russia today tilings arc changing. Glasnost means more freedom of speech. Without this attitude, we won't be able to move ahead," he said. Pozner admitted that (see POZNER on page 6) r - f n , ' : ... ; ; If U V ) iuiiimimmmw imwwwi uihi it mmn ., V - , - "" " Vladimir Pozner Deem cites busy schedule, resigns from student Senate Tanja Schaffer Senior Reporter Impeachment procedures on yesterday's student senate agenda were cancelled when business senator Steve Deem handed in his letter of resignation. Deem said that though he regreted making the decision to resign from office, he felt pressure from the senate and ASWSC to do so Dave Terry, ASWSC academic vice president, said Deem was not enrolled in school the past three quarters and thereby failed to meet standard qualifications upholding a senator's role. "I wish the Senate well, and I will support the members completely. " - Steve Deem "I feel the complications of my business pursuits have led to a very serious change in my priorities," Deem said. Terry made mention of Deem's consistent absences from senate meetings, but did acknowledge his (Deem's) shift in priorities. Deem said he regrets letting those who elected him down. He said, "I wish the senate well this year, and I will support the members completely." "I like Steve and everything," said Terry, "but I guess he wanted to skip the public end of it by resigning before the impeachment" Terry said he will be taking applications to fill the position. As far as food services is concerned, non-traditional student senator Thomas Lakey initiated further discussion on the issue by suggesting that the senators select " a committee to examine dining services, policies and procedures, including the idea of bringing a franchise on campus. As Lakey and social science senator Jim Puffer see it, the evaluation will include a legitimate reason to change policies and will address the question of off campus and on campus-run situations. "The possibility of having a franchise would be that it would give a certain profit percentage to the school," said Puffer. "It would also enable users of campus dining services to use outside sources if services can't match their prices." Grant Protzman told Puffer and Lakey to outline perimeters in a comprehensive analysis of dining services. When it's finished, senators will "be able to put people who'd do a good job on the committee." Inside . . . News- Arts- -page 2 -page 9 -page 12 - page 15 - page 16 -page 8 -page 6 -page 4 -page 5 See review of Three O 'Clock High on page 9 Srnriz Sports briefs Grid game News briefs Campus update Opinion Letters ' r : A . i - f lit r -' - ,rr ' - - See story of Wildcats Big Sky win on page 12